Vietnam Malta Mosambi (Grafted) - Fruits Plant & Tree
Rs. 1,099.00
Rs. 2,115.00
Vietnam Malta Mosambi (Grafted) - Fruits Plant & Tree
Vietnam Malta Mosambi (Grafted) - Fruits Plant & Tree
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About This Plant
Vietnam Malta Mosambi (Citrus limetta, Rutaceae family) is a newer citrus variety that stays semi-dwarf, growing only 3-4 m tall — making it well suited to pots and terraces. Its fruit is medium-sized, juicy, and tastes sweeter than regular mosambi, even before fully ripe, and it yields fruit in bunches throughout the year.
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Direct sunlight; easy to grow in pots or direct soil wherever sun is available.
- Soil: pH between 5.5 and 6.5; apply lime if soil acidity is high.
- Climate: Tropical and subtropical humid regions; temperature range 15-35°C.
Planting & Spacing
Support young plants with a bamboo stick and irrigate thoroughly after planting. Keep the bud-joint above ground level.
Care
- Watering: Check the top 2-inch layer of soil for dryness before watering; needs more frequent watering in hot, windy weather.
- Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once every 3 months; micronutrients (zinc, copper, manganese, iron, boron, molybdenum) via foliar spray.
- Pruning: Pruning is mandatory once the fruiting period ends each cycle; otherwise needs little to no pruning. Avoid pruning during monsoon.
Fruiting & Harvest
This variety is known for an unusually fast fruiting timeline, with some plants beginning to fruit within about a year of purchase; fruiting continues year-round with harvests coming in bunches once established.
Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region — we don't promise a fixed timeline. Citrus leaves and peel contain oils that can mildly irritate pets if chewed in quantity — the fruit itself is fine for humans.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Check top 2-inch soil layer for dryness before watering
- Light: Direct sunlight
- Soil: pH 5.5-6.5; apply lime if soil is too acidic.
- Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once every 3 months; foliar micronutrient spray as needed.
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
What makes Vietnam Malta Mosambi different from regular mosambi?
It stays semi-dwarf (3-4 m), fruits notably faster, yields in bunches, and tastes sweeter even before fully ripe.
How long until it fruits?
This variety is known for fast fruiting, with some plants starting within about a year of purchase.
Is pruning required?
Yes, pruning is mandatory after each fruiting period ends; otherwise minimal pruning is needed.
Can it be grown on a terrace?
Yes, its semi-dwarf habit makes it well suited to pots and terraces.
Is it safe around pets?
The fruit is fine for humans, but citrus leaves and peel can mildly irritate pets if chewed in quantity.
